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Subtract 21/96 from 16/70

16/70 - 21/96 is 11/1120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 96 is 3360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 48 = 3360,
   16/70 = 16 × 48/70 × 48 = 768/3360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 35 = 3360,
   21/96 = 21 × 35/96 × 35 = 735/3360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   768/3360 - 735/3360 = 768 - 735/3360 = 33/3360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/1120

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